Img2tga Snesnopic

Install Img2tga with WinGet

winget install --id=Snesnopic.Img2tga -e

Img2tga: A Command-Line Image Converter

Img2tga is a straightforward command-line utility designed to convert various image formats such as JPG, PNG, BMP, and others into the TGA format. It efficiently handles conversions using stb_image and stb_image_write libraries.

Key Features:

Converts JPG, PNG, BMP, and other common image formats to TGA.
Supports RLE compression to reduce file size.
Operates in both direct file conversion and pipe mode via stdin/stdout.
Provides command-line options for compression and help, enhancing usability.

Target Audience and Benefits: Ideal for developers and users requiring reliable image conversion to TGA format. Img2tga offers a simple, efficient tool for transforming images with support for compression and multiple input formats. Additionally, it is available via the Windows Package Manager (WinGet), facilitating easy deployment.

README

img2tga

A simple command-line utility to convert various image formats (JPG, PNG, etc.) to the TGA format, powered by stb_image and stb_image_write.
Overengineered for fun.

Usage

The utility supports both file-to-file and pipe (stdin/stdout) modes.

File-to-File

Provide an input and output path.

# Basic conversion
./img2tga input.jpg output.tga

# Convert with RLE compression
./img2tga -r input.png output_compressed.tga

Pipe Mode

Pipe data via stdin and redirect the output from stdout.

# Basic conversion
cat input.bmp | ./img2tga &gt; output.tga

# Convert with RLE compression
cat input.jpg | ./img2tga -r &gt; output_compressed.tga

Options

-r : Enable RLE compression for the output TGA file.
-h, --help : Show the help message.